Our Projects
Three pillars that form the lifeblood of what we're building — connecting, celebrating, and amplifying business across the North East.
Darlington First Networking
Our flagship commitment — free, no-hassle monthly coffee mornings and varied networking events in rotating local venues across Darlington.
Our events will vary, and we like it that way. Some will be traditional networking, others more creative: think watching local football or rugby together, a game of padel or tennis, bowling, and plenty more ideas in the pipeline. No two events will be the same.
But the one thing we're committed to is a free, no-hassle monthly coffee morning — a guaranteed chance to connect over a cuppa, with venues rotating each month so we can support as many local Darlington businesses as possible.
- 100% free to attend — always
- Open to all business sectors
- Venues within walking distance of Darlington train station
- A mix of traditional and creative networking formats
High Street Heroes Awards
The North East High Street Heroes Awards — recognising and celebrating the businesses and individuals that make our high streets thrive.
Every town has its unsung heroes — the shop owners who go above and beyond, the cafés that bring a community together, the entrepreneurs breathing new life into empty units. We want to shine a spotlight on them.
More details coming soon. If you know a high street hero who deserves recognition, we'd love to hear from you.
Visit High Street Heroes AwardsRegional Business Podcast
A regional podcast spotlighting the stories, insights, and voices driving business forward across the North East.
We'll be sitting down with local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community figures to share their journeys — the wins, the challenges, and the lessons learned along the way.
Stay tuned for our launch. If you've got a story worth sharing, get in touch — we'd love to feature you.
Want to Get Involved?
Whether you'd like to sponsor a project, nominate a High Street Hero, or be a guest on the podcast — we'd love to hear from you.
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